Always Seek Experienced Legal Advice

Medical malpractice law is very complex and technical. Medical malpractice lawsuits require extensive legal and medical knowledge. Because of the complicated nature of medical malpractice law, it is essential to retain the services of an experienced medical malpractice attorney.

Skills and experience matter

Healthcare professionals often come to the table with strong, well-funded defense attorneys. The defense team fights hard to win and preserve the career and reputation of the medical professional. Therefore, it is essential that you hire an equally strong and experienced medical malpractice attorney.

Your attorney will have the necessary legal knowledge to sort through the complicated regulations and guidelines involved with filing a Salt Lake City medical malpractice claim. Your malpractice lawyer will also have the technical skills and knowledge to properly prosecute a claim and ensure your case is not dismissed over a technicality.

Salt Lake City medical malpractice case

Anyone who has been injured by the negligence of a healthcare professional has the right to pursue a medical malpractice case in Salt Lake City. In order to do so, you must adhere to the following rules and guidelines:

• Obtain a copy of your records. It is imperative that you obtain of copy of your medical file. Although you may experience resistance from the healthcare provider, all patients have the legal right to obtain a copy of their records.
• Determine if there is a case. Your medical malpractice attorney will assess the case, review medical records, and ensure the claim is within the required filing time. If it can be established that a deviation from the acceptable standard of care caused the injury, and the facts support the claim, you can proceed.
• Notice of intent. Your attorney sends a notice of claim to the healthcare provider and the Utah Department of Professional Licensing, stating the cause of your injuries and your intent to file suit.
• Pre-litigation. Prior to initiating a lawsuit, the state of Utah requires a Salt Lake City malpractice case to go through pre-litigation. A panel will hear your case and render an informal, non-binding decision. The findings are not admissible in court. The purpose is to expedite early evaluation and settlement of claims.
• Litigation. Often healthcare providers are unwilling to settle or admit to negligent behavior. If this is the case, a formal lawsuit may be filed and the claim will go to court.

The results you need

Robert B. Sykes & Associates, P.C. has the experience and knowledge to take on powerful healthcare defense attorneys and effectively handle your Salt Lake City medical malpractice case.

What to do?

Contact the Utah medical malpractice attorneys at Robert B. Sykes & Associates, P.C. by e-mail, or call us at (801) 990-5759 for a free consultation.